RE: Verdict in on Leucadendron death

I think it's summer water- I've always heard to treat these like Aloes for the most part, which in the So CA landscape means little to no water at all from June - October. I lost a couple myself a few years back after giving them a good drink in mid-July. Seemed logical at the time, it was hot! :) Au contraire! Just my $.02 worth :) 
Mark in SD 

---- Cheryl Renshaw <cheryl@wr-architect.com> wrote: 
> Now I'm curious...what do they think caused the root damage in the mature
> plant?
> 
> I've tried to grow a leucadendron twice in a hot, dry, partly shaded area at
> my house in Santa Clara (south-west corner of the house next to the
> driveway--lots of reflected heat--under a huge smokebush, and minimally
> watered via dripline). Both plants croaked in full summer during the first
> year after planting. I don't think my experience is extensive enough or
> related enough to help with your problem, though maybe someday I'll have
> room for one where I can keep it alive.
> 
> Cheryl
> 
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> Cheryl Renshaw
> Landscape Designer
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: medit-plants-request@ucdavis.edu
> [m*@ucdavis.edu] On Behalf Of Nan Sterman
> Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2012 10:28 AM
> To: Mediterranean list
> Subject: Verdict in on Leucadendron death
> 
> I took samples of leaves, stems, roots, and soil from each of the dead
> leucadendrons to our county plant pathology lab
> 
> Their verdict is that both Leucadendrons died of root damage. One was mature
> and the other newly planted. The one newly planted was also in soil whose
> salt content was off-scale.  Interesting since it is barely a month
> installed.  I've inquired with the contractor as to where he got the soil. 
> 
> Nan
> 
> 
> 
>
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